General Family & Consumer Sciences Doctor’s Degrees
There are 80 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about24% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 24.4% of General Family & Consumer Sciences graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of General Family & Consumer Sciences Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,227 people earned theirGeneral Family & Consumer Sciences majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in General Family & Consumer Sciences at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Associate’s Degree | 168 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,716 |
| Master’s Degree | 302 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 41 |
Earnings of General Family & Consumer Sciences Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding adoctor’s degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences of $41,292 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,363 |
| 4 years | $41,292 |
| 5 years | $47,614 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors who have their doctor’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences. About 75.6% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 31 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of General Family & Consumer Sciences graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 51.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 7.3% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 2.4% |
| International Students | 10 | 24.4% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 24.4% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular General Family & Consumer Sciences Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 116 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for General Family & Consumer Sciences students seeking a doctor's degree is Texas Tech University. This school awarded 329 doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Long Beach comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 206 people received their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Montana State University is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 145 people received their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Alabama is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Northridge comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 117 people received their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stephen F Austin State University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. This school awarded 117 doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Shasta College is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 108 people received their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 63 people received their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Central Arkansas comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Minnesota State University-Mankato is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 48 doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. This school awarded 48 doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Illinois University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-Sacramento is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 43 doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Illinois State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Iowa State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. This school awarded 35 doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeast Missouri State University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. This school awarded 34 doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeastern Louisiana University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina A & T State University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
South Carolina State University is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Jacksonville State University is a popular choice for General Family & Consumer Sciences majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 28 doctor's degrees in General Family & Consumer Sciences in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in General Family & Consumer Sciences here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
General Family & Consumer Sciences Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General | 2,227 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to General Family & Consumer Sciences that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 42,800 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services | 3,867 |
| Apparel and Textiles | 2,711 |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | 1,166 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Business Services | 493 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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